political neutrality in Freemasonry

It’s late at night. A Freemason sits in his study, the television on. Images of agitated crowds, shouting commentators, and endless vote counts flicker across the screen. Florida — again. He sighs, turns the volume down, and glances at the square and compasses resting on his desk. How does one maintain inner peace when the outside world surrenders itself entirely to spectacle? The Eternal Lure of the Spectacle Elections in the United States — and in Florida in particular — have a way of becoming all-consuming theater. Media outlets compete for the most dramatic footage, social networks explode with hot takes, and millions of people around the world sit glued to their screens. It’s tempting to be swept up in this churning current of emotions, opinions, and predictions. Yet this very moment of collective frenzy offers an opportunity for self-reflection. The Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius wrote in his Meditations that we are not disturbed by events themselves, but by our judgments about them. This Stoic wisdom, deeply valued in Masonic circles, invites us to step back from the surface-level noise and examine what truly matters. Spirituality as an Anchor in Turbulent Times For Freemasons, spirituality is not an […]